Just Voice It

"Just Voice It" is our Society's youth advocacy group, which is a member of YouthCAN. They are closely connected. It is an exciting time for youth in care, as programs are developing to give youth a voice and optimize their life chances while in care and receiving support as they transition to independence.

Our youth are very active in the Eastern Zone, and have been participating in leadership and teamwork activities on weekend retreats and attending the YouthCAN conference in Toronto. One of our youth went to Vancouver for the World Youth Forum in November 2006. Within the Society they have met with Foster Parents and the Program Committee; hosted two workshops on subjects of interest for youth and hosted an Open House. They developed and initiated the 'going out bags' - bags put together by the group containing some of the basics required for apartment set-up such as dishes, towels, toiletries etc. for youth entering independent living.